Land Management and Land Tenure: Munich University of Technology

Course Outline

The Master’s Program "Land Management and Land Tenure" aims to qualify students in interdisciplinary approaches to land management and land tenure in an international context. One aim is to place the role of land tenure and land management in the broader context of good governance and sustainable development. Another objective is to provide students with a profound knowledge of the many aspects of land tenure and land management in the rural as well as in the urban context. All courses combine theory and practice. Students are trained in the application of practical methods and tools. Case studies, field trips and lectures given by experts with practical international experience complete the formation.

Courses include topics such as land policy, land tenure systems, rural and urban development, land management, land administration, cadastre, land use planning, photogrammetry, remote sensing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and land conflict management. In addition, courses on project management, presentation, mediation, intercultural communication etc. are offered. Mid-career students from all over the world are taking part in the program.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements:

• a qualified Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Professional Background:

• at least 2 years of practical experience in a field related to land management

English Requirements for non-native speakers:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • Internet based  Test (IbT): 79
  • Computer based Test (CbT): 213
  • Paper based Test (PbT): 550
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Mindestpunktezahl: 6.0
• Cambridge Main Suite of English Examinations
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)